Oahu Weather Forecast for May 08, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for May 08, 2026

Better established light to breezy trade winds will hold well into next week. While trades are slowly making a come back, overall large scale winds will be...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for May 08, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for May 08, 2026

A declining moderate, medium-period, northwest swell will bring elevated surf to north and west facing shores today. This swell and associated surf will...

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The Department of Land and Natural Resources is investigating alleged mistreatment of a monk seal mother and pup, following troubling Instagram posts showing a rock cast at the seal, though no criminal charges have been filed yet, as reported in Monk seal mom, pup mistreatment; DLNR probe on IG posts of rock cast at monk seal. In honor of National Police Week, a 'blue light' tribute will be displayed at the Neal S. Blaisdell and Honolulu Hale buildings to remember fallen officers, highlighting the courage and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel (Blue light to honor fallen officers at Neal S. Blaisdell and Honolulu Hale buildings during National Police Week). Meanwhile, registration for Oahu’s popular Summer Fun keiki day camp opens Monday, offering families an opportunity to engage children in enriching activities throughout the summer (Registration for Oahu’s Summer Fun begins Monday).

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Maui Surf Forecast for May 09, 2026

A declining moderate, medium-period, northwest swell will continue to bring elevated surf to north and west facing shores tonight. This swell and...

Visitor reported missing after failing to return from snorkeling in Kāʻanapali

Weems was reported missing by a concerned family member on the evening of Friday, May 8, 2026, after he failed to return from going snorkeling in the area of 100 Nohea Kai Drive in Kāʻanapali.  Weems had texted a family member at 1:30 p.m., indicating he was going snorkeling, and at approximately 3 p.m., a guest reported to hotel staff that they had observed what appeared to be a male in distress in the ocean. 

Attorney General provides regularly scheduled update on public corruption investigation

The Department of the Attorney General provided a regular biweekly update on Friday regarding the ongoing criminal investigation into the previously federally disclosed transfer of approximately $35,000 in funds.

Schatz calls on NOAA to strengthen public education efforts to protect Hawaiian monk seals following Lahaina incident

Following a disturbing incident involving an alleged attack on a Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a member of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries, called on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to step up efforts to better educate the public on the need to protect Hawaiian monk seals, one of the most endangered seal species in the world.

Case announces winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition

US Rep. Ed Case (Hawai‘i-First District) today announced the winners of his 2026 Congressional Art Competition at Bishop Museum, where entries were on public display. Seventeen art pieces were entered this year from seven schools throughout his district.

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Kauai Weather Forecast for May 09, 2026

A weak surface trough will gradually move east to west across the islands tonight through Saturday, resulting in relatively light winds and a combination of...

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 09, 2026

A declining moderate, medium-period, northwest swell will continue to bring elevated surf to north and west facing shores tonight. This swell and...

Trailer guidelines change at County Refuse Transfer Stations beginning Friday

Kauaʻi County Solid Waste Division has lifted trailer size restrictions at refuse transfer stations and is now allowing trailers up to a three-quarter-ton capacity.

State sells $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment

The sale will support critical investments in schools, transportation systems, public facilities, and infrastructure.

Hawai‘i Department of Health looking for teens to participate in upcoming survey

Information collected will be used to improve health programs and services for Hawai‘i's youth.

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Hawaii County Weather Forecast for May 09, 2026

A weak surface trough will gradually move east to west across the islands tonight through Saturday, resulting in relatively light winds and a combination of...

Hawaii County Surf Forecast for May 09, 2026

A declining moderate, medium-period, northwest swell will continue to bring elevated surf to north and west facing shores tonight. This swell and...

Hawaiʻi police investigate two-car collision that resulted in third traffic fatality this week

Officers responded to a two-car collision on Highway 11 between Keaʻau and Hilo that claimed the life of one Puna woman.

State sells bonds to support investments in schools, transportation systems, facilities

The Hawaiʻi Department of Budget and Finance sold $1.94 billion of bonds for infrastructure investment.

Flags order to half-staff in honor of late former Big Island senator

The flags will be lowered from sunrise on Saturday, May 9, through sunset on Monday, May 11, 2026.